Learning Communities

At Purdue, a Learning Community is either:

• A group of 20-30 first-year students who take two or three of the same courses together;
• A group of first-year students who share a common academic interest and live in the same residence hall; or,
• A group of first-year students who take part in both of these activities.

Through learning communities, first-year students have a great way to make friends and learn the ropes at Purdue. Research results here and at programs across the United States show that students who take part in a learning community earn higher grades, make friends faster, and graduate at higher or faster rates than students who don't participate. Explore this site via the links on the right to learn more about this proven program.